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w at er lo oc hr on ic le .c a W at er lo o C hr on ic le | T hu rs da y, M ay 21 ,2 02 0 | 8 Notice of Study Commencement Scheifele Bridge Superstructure Replacement Class Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Township of Woolwich The Study: The Region of Waterloo has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment Study (Class EA) and preliminary design for the superstructure replacement of the Scheifele Bridge on Regional Road 22 (Northfield Drive) in the Township of Woolwich. The study will investigate practical and cost-effective alternatives for widening and reconstruction of the current bridge, to accommodate future traffic volumes and enhanced pedestrian, buggy and cycling facilities. The study will focus heavily on options for traffic management during reconstruction of the bridge, in recognition of the significant negative impacts that an extended closure of Northfield Drive would have on the community. The aesthetics of the bridge and surrounding area will also play an important role in the study evaluations. The Process: The study will be conducted in accordance with Schedule "C" requirements as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association "Municipal Class Environmental Assessment," (October 2000, as amended to 2015). This is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Class EA process includes public/external agency consultation, an evaluation of alternative solutions and alternative design concepts, an assessment of potential impacts associated with the proposed improvements, and development of measures to mitigate identified impacts. Comments: Consultation with interested parties, including the public, businesses, and technical or regulatory agencies will form an integral part of this Class EA study to identify and address interests within the study area. A minimum of two public consultation centres will be held during the study to provide opportunities to meet with the project team, learn about the study, and to share feedback. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report will be prepared and made available for public review and comment. We want to hear from you. If you have any questions or concerns within the study area, want to know more about the study, or would like to join the project mailing list, please contact the project team: Study information will be posted on the Region of Waterloo's website: www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-here/resources/Documents/Future-Construction/DC_05954_InfoSheet.pdf. Check for an upcoming project info webpage at www.engagewr.ca/regionofwaterloo where there will be the ability to receive email notifications of project information updates. All comments and information provided become part of the consultation process and are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision when considering design alternatives for the superstructure replacement of the Scheifele Bridge. All submissions will become part of the public record files for this matter. Personal information collected is under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to Ken Brisbois, Project Manager at kbrisbois@regionofwaterloo.ca or 519-575-4606. Date of Notice: May 14, 2020 Ken Brisbois, C.Tech. Project Manager Transportation Design & Construction Region of Waterloo 150 Frederick Street, 6th Floor Kitchener, ON., N2G 4J3 Phone: (519) 575-4606 Email: kbrisbois@regionofwaterloo.ca Garry Leveck, P.Eng Senior Project Manager Stantec Consulting Ltd. 100-300 Hagey Boulevard Waterloo, ON., N2L 0A4 Phone: (519) 579-4410 Alternate: (519) 240-3686 Email: kbrisbois@regionofwaterloo.ca